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  • 2018

First Class Catering Service

Delivery
Set Up
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Trevor
Patty
Bella
John & Perla
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

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First Class Catering Service is a full-service wedding catering company based out of Palm Desert, California. Providing a gorgeous array of professional services, First Class Catering Service will ensure that your wedding day is completely stress-free and filled with delicious food for all to enjoy!

Services Offered

First Class Catering Service offers services in addition to catering, which include:

  • Personal/Private Chef
  • Full Bar Service
  • Cocktail reception
  • Glassware, flatware, china, and barware
  • Delivery
  • Tastings
  • Servers
  • Top Event Coordination
  • Cake and cake cutting

Cuisine

First Class Catering Service offers American Fusion, Mexican, Italian and Mediterranean. Menu items included are customizable and shareable. Each menu is unique to a specific type of cuisine, and there are different options available on each menu. All menus include the following mix-and-match options:

  • A selection of three hand-passed appetizers
  • A choice of two salad options
  • Three buffet options to choose from
  • Coffee service

Features

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

Experience

  • 16 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Laura & Logan's wedding
Laura & Logan
80 photos
Bella & Jason's wedding
Bella & Jason
35 photos
Caitlin & Connor's wedding
Caitlin & Connor
32 photos

FAQ

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$118

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$66

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$78

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$49

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware
Chocolate Fountain

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$17

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ
Italian
Mexican
Seafood

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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Wedding couple

Reviews of First Class Catering Service

Trevor
Trevor Sent on 05/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Wedding Catering!

We recently had the pleasure of working with First Class Catering Service for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with their outstanding services. From start to finish, they exceeded our expectations and made our special day truly unforgettable.

First and foremost, their team was incredibly easy to work with. They were attentive, responsive, and highly communicative throughout the entire planning process. They understood our vision and helped us bring it to life, alleviating much of the stress that comes with organizing a wedding. Their professionalism and dedication to their craft truly stood out.

One aspect that we particularly appreciated was their willingness to go above and beyond. Not only did they flawlessly execute the catering and bartending services, but they also assisted us in coordinating with our other vendors. This level of support was invaluable, especially considering that we were handling most of the pre-event coordination ourselves. Their expertise and guidance helped everything run smoothly, and we felt reassured knowing that they had our backs.

The highlight of our experience with First Class Catering Service was undoubtedly the amazing custom recipe they created for our wedding. They skillfully combined the tastes of my wife and me, resulting in a culinary masterpiece that our guests couldn't stop raving about. The attention to detail and the artistry they put into every dish was truly remarkable. Moreover, they went the extra mile to accommodate a wide variety of food allergies among our guests. The alterations they made to certain dishes were seamless and still maintained the delicious flavors, ensuring that everyone could enjoy the meal.

Not only did the food taste incredible, but the presentation was also visually stunning. Every plate was meticulously crafted, and the attention to detail was evident in every bite. The servers were attentive, friendly, and professional, making sure that all of our guests felt well taken care of.

Overall, First Class Catering Service deserves nothing less than a five-star rating. Their commitment to excellence, their exceptional communication, and their ability to deliver a truly personalized experience make them stand out from the rest. We wholeheartedly recommend them for any special occasion, as they will undoubtedly exceed your expectations. Thank you, First Class Catering Service, for making our wedding day so magical!
J
Jamie Sent on 09/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Extremely professional and outstanding food!

Can't say enough good things about Michael and First-Class Catering. They know what they are doing and are extremely professional. A succesful event is truly important to them so they will go out of their way to make that happen even if it means coordinating with other vendors to make sure things are taken care of even outside of catering. Good people, and GREAT food. Highly recommend.
Patty
Patty Sent on 11/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Food with Amazing Service

I had my wedding early September and was struggling to find a caterer with covid-19 going on. However once I got in contact with first class catering, it was all smooth sailing from there! Michael would be in constant communication with me, and help me every step of the way! We ordered Mexican food for our wedding and I was nervous due to my parents being Mexican. They are very particular about the food being done right. I cannot tell you how AMAZING the food turned out! Our friends always talk about the food when we bring up the wedding. The servers were so nice by bringing us our food first and making sure we were getting to try everything. One woman was even helping me with my wedding dress. I couldn't imagine having better service! Thanks First Class Catering!
D
Diane Sent on 10/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thunderous applause for First Class Catering!

Everything about the experience was top notch. Michael is a doll and his food was delicious and perfect for the wedding last saturday. So glad we found you!!!
Bella
Bella Sent on 05/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service!

Michael was so very helpful & we are glad we hired 1st Class Catering for our wedding! Professional, knowledgeable & receptive, Michael discussed with us where and how we would need 1st Class for our special day. He addressed our needs and made adjustments to accommodate special requests with food.

He was pleasant to work with & made himself available via email, phone and even in person when we needed. He was patient in discussing the menu & made suggestions to what would work best.

He made it so that on the wedding day, everything went smooth! The staff that worked the event were all pleasant & always had smiles on their faces!

We have no complaints about 1st Class Catering. He even contacted us after the wedding and to see how we were doing!! You cant go wrong with choosing them & they received a well deserved "A" from us!
A
Affluent Sent on 05/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Very Attentive to detail and Food is amazing!

As a wedding planner the vendors we work with is key to making a couples special day worry free. This company does just that. From their responsiveness to returning calls, arrival on time. Display of food, servers hard work and very good quality food I highly recommend them if you are seeking a catering company.
John & Perla
John Sent on 09/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
So far very responsive looking forward to the event
Michael and his team catered the wedding for my new husband and I. Michael and his team made our special day even more special by working closely with us on our menu and helping us stay within budget and providing an amazing dining experience to our guests. My guests loved & Enjoyed the meal!
From appetizers to the main course. Everything was absolutely amazing. They were absolutely professional, the food was delicious. I am not going to lie: as the bride I was running around crazy and took a bite out of my Salmon slider and ran to do more pictures with guests! I came back later and took another bite, and I know all brides can attest eating your meal this way at your wedding. Each bite was just as good as the last!
The brisket was like butter, we didn't even need a knife to cut the brisket just amazing. My husband and I did not have to worry about the food or desserts or anything as Michael knew exactly what to do and how to complete the dining experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Michael's team to anyone looking for #firstclasscateringservice
J
Jason Sent on 03/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
First Class Catering Service was very friendly and accommodating throughout our event planning process and tailored the buffet to our needs in order to make our event a success. Ultimately, the event was great and our guests loved the food. It was a pleasure working with Michael and will definitely recommend him to friends and family who are in search of a catering service!
V
Valerie Sent on 03/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Definitely go for it!!
Michael catered a White Night event for our club, and he was so easy to work with and willing to do anything to help us.
Everyone thought the food was great. He was on time for delivery and there again early in the morning for pick up. Thank you Michael for making our event a great success!
M
Mary Sent on 03/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I highly recommend FirstClassCateringService. They catered my daughter's wedding and they were wonderful. I had never planned an event like this before and Michael was so helpful. The company stayed on budget. The staff was wonderful. The food was great.
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Team

Michael  Alcantar
Michael Alcantar
Director of Operations
Cameron Cooper
Cameron Cooper
Catering Specialist
Elijah Alcantar
Elijah Alcantar
Marketing Specialist

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First Class Catering Service frequently asked questions

At First Class Catering Service, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Chocolate Fountain
The bar service starting price at First Class Catering Service includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
First Class Catering Service offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
First Class Catering Service offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At First Class Catering Service, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Italian
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
At First Class Catering Service, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
First Class Catering Service provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, First Class Catering Service offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
First Class Catering Service is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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